Game apparatus



Jan. 21, 1930. T. T. LECROY GAME APPARATUS Filed Sept. 13, 1928 vwcutoqo 77 O. ,D a an 0% Patented Jan. 21, 1930 UNITED STATES THOMAS T. LECROY, OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA GAME APPARATUS Application filed September 13, 1928. Serial No. 805,836.

The present invention is directed to improvements in game apparatus.

The primary object of the invention is to provide an apparatr' of this character so constructed that a shaft can be rapidly driven toward a target when subjected to the impact of blows from a manually controlled striking bar.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of this character wherein a block is employed upon which a shaft can be conveniently placed, and projected rapidly therefrom when struck by a manually controlled bar.

Another object of the invention is to provide a game apparatus which not only affords amusement, but will require some amount of skill to manipulate the same.

W ith these and other objects in view, this invention resides in the novel features of construction, formation, combination and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more fully described, claimed and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a perspective View of the device.

Figure 2 is a transverse sectional view through the shaft supporting block.

Referring to the drawing, 1 designates a block formed preferably from wood and of so oblong formation, the upper face of which is provided with a longitudinal centrally disposed groove 2, said groove being curved transversely.

Having its upper end engaged with the under surface of the block 1 is a handle 3, said handle being secured to the block by screws 4 or other suitable securing devices. The handle is of the same width as the block in order to prevent turning thereof when the rear end of the block is subj ectcd to the impact or blows from the striking bar 5.

The bar 5 is also formed from wood and is substantially oval shape in cross section in order that the same can be comfortably gripped in the right hand.

The shaft 6 is of greater length than the block 1 so that when the same is engaged in the groove 2 the rear end thereof will project some distance therefrom as clearly shown in Figure 1 of the drawing. The shaft is formed from wood and is circular in cross section so as to conform to the shape of the groove 2.

A target 7 is used and comprises a board 8,

said board being fixed to the upper of a post 9 adapted to be driven in the ground. The board is provided with an opening 10 which coincides with an opening 11 formed in the post. In use the shaft 6 is placed in the groove 2 with its rear end extending a short distance beyond the rear end of the block 1. The handle 3 is grasped in the left hand the striking bar in the right hand. The rear 6X tended end of the shaft 6 is struck sharply with the bar 5, whereupon the shaft will be rapidly projected towards the target 7 Should the shaft pass through the opening 10 the determined score is counted, but should the shaft strike the board no score is made. If desired the shaft 6 may be provided with a point for penetrating the board when the opening 10 is missed in order that the shaft will not drop to the ground each time it is projected.

From the foregoing, it is thought that the construction, operation and many advantages of the herein described invention will be ap parent to those skilled in the art, without further description, and it will be understood that various changes in the size, shape, and proportion and minor details of construction, may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.

What is claimed is 1. Game apparatus comprising a block adapted to be held in one hand and having a longitudinal groove in its upper face, a shaft of greater length than the block adapted to rest in said groove with one end projecting from the rear end of the block, and a striking bar to be held in the other hand for striking the rear end of the shaft and driving the same from the groove, the bar being formed with a flat rod-engaging face.

2. Game apparatus comprising a block having a longitudinally extending groove in its upper face, a handle extending downwardly from said block and formed with fiat front and rear faces whereby it may be grasped in one hand and held without turning in the hand, a shaft adapted to rest in said groove with one end projecting from the rear end of the block, and a striking bar to be held in the other hand and formed with a flat face to contact with the rear end of said shaft.

In testimony whereof I aifix my signature.

THOMAS T. LECROY. 11.5. 

